Wake Forest, NC vs Wellington, FL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
Wellington
66.8
#1505 nationally
Wake Forest leads in cost of living index (116 vs 139). Wellington leads in crime level (3.6 vs 4.0). Wake Forest leads in median household income ($115,159 vs $105,848).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Wake Forest, NC | Wellington, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1286) | 66.8 (#1505) |
| Population | 54,337 | 61,634 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $513,720 | $658,872 |
| Median Household Income | $115,159 | $105,848 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 31.8 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 3.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+0.8 |
D+
68.8 Score
Wake Forest, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$513,720
Population
54,337
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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D
66.8 Score
Wellington, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$658,872
Population
61,634
Crime
Low
Walk Score
19
Southeast
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